Stephen F. Austin State University

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BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS
By Neil Simon
September 30 - October 4, 7:30 P.M.
W.M. Turner Auditorium

See Press Release (September 16)
See Press Release (September 23)

Winner of the New York Drama Critics' Circle Prize for Best Play, Brighton Beach Memoirs is Neil Simon's semi-autobiographical coming-of-age comedy about 15-year-old Eugene Jerome who comes to terms with girls, his family and his dreams of playing for the New York Yankees. Kyle Kennedy directs.

Recommended for mature audiences.
Please read our Content Advisory page.

Single tickets: $12 for adult and $6 for senior and student.

BIG RIVER: THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
By William Hauptman and Roger Miller
Produced by the SFA Schools of Theatre and Music
November 18 - 22, 7:30 P.M.
W.M. Turner Auditorium

See Press Release (November 4)
See Press Release (November 11)

This hilarious, heartfelt musical tells Mark Twain's unforgettable tale of adventure, friendship and redemption with country, gospel and Dixieland jazz-inspired songs by legendary Roger Miller ("King of the Road"). Big River won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Scott Shattuck directs.

Story and language drawn directly from novel.
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Single tickets: $18 for adult, $12 for senior and $6 for student.

(This play is also part of the University Series.)

THE ELEPHANT MAN
By Bernard Pomerance
Produced by the SFA School of Theatre
February 24 - 28, 7:30 P.M.
W.M. Turner Auditorium

Bernard Pomerance's touching drama that explores human isolation is based on the true story of the deformed John (Joseph) Merrick and Dr. Frederick Treves' attempt to integrate him into London society. Allen Oster directs this winner of numerous awards, including the 1979 Tony Award for Best Play.

Recommended for mature audiences.
Please read our Content Advisory page.

Single tickets: $18 for adult, $12 for senior and $6 for student.

(This play is also part of the University Series.)

THE HEIDI CHRONICLES
By Wendy Wasserstein
April 28 - May 2, 7:30 P.M.
W.M. Turner Auditorium

Journey through the ever-changing times of the '60s, '70s and '80s with Baby Boomer Heidi Holland as she makes important self-discoveries in this Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy that has been hailed as the "history of a generation." Alan Nielsen directs.

Recommended for mature audiences.*

Single tickets: $12 for adult and $6 for senior and student.

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